Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was brought out 10 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS10 grades vs the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS10 against the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.